Choose cushioning of
appropriate density and
thickness and use
enough to fill all void
spaces in your shipping
container.
appropriate density and
thickness and use
enough to fill all void
spaces in your shipping
container.
Select an appropriate
container that is large
enough to
accommodate the
proper thickness of
cushioning material.
container that is large
enough to
accommodate the
proper thickness of
cushioning material.
Single Box Packing Methods
Apply at least three
strips of packing tape
(no duct or masking
tape) to the top and
bottom sides of the
container using the H
taping method.
strips of packing tape
(no duct or masking
tape) to the top and
bottom sides of the
container using the H
taping method.
Ship nonfragile products like soft goods inside a sturdy outer box.
Place the shipping label
with the recipient's full
address on the most
visible side of the
container away from any
folds or seams.
with the recipient's full
address on the most
visible side of the
container away from any
folds or seams.
Use fillers like crumpled newspaper, loosefill peanuts or air-cellular
cushioning material such as Bubble Wrap® to fill void spaces and
prevent movement of goods inside the box during shipping.
cushioning material such as Bubble Wrap® to fill void spaces and
prevent movement of goods inside the box during shipping.
Labeling
Sealing
Cushioning
Boxing
Customer Programs
Place goods that might be affected by dirt, water or wet conditions
inside a plastic bag.
inside a plastic bag.
Consolidate small parts or spillable granular products in a strong
sealed container, such as a burlap or siftproof plastic bag, then
package in a sturdy outer box.
sealed container, such as a burlap or siftproof plastic bag, then
package in a sturdy outer box.
Place delivery information inside and outside
the package. Include an address for your
recipient and yourself.
the package. Include an address for your
recipient and yourself.
Use pressure-sensitive plastic tape,
water-activated paper tape (minimum 60-lb.
grade) or water-activated reinforced tape that
is at least 2" wide.
water-activated paper tape (minimum 60-lb.
grade) or water-activated reinforced tape that
is at least 2" wide.
Sealing Your Package
Addressing & Labeling Your Package
Apply tape evenly across flaps and seams to
both the top and bottom of the outer box. Use
the H taping method.
both the top and bottom of the outer box. Use
the H taping method.
Do not use cellophane tape, duct tape, masking
tape, string or rope to seal packages.
tape, string or rope to seal packages.
Remove or cross out any old address labels on
the outer box.
the outer box.
Package labels and packing slips should be
applied facing the same direction on the same
side of the package.
applied facing the same direction on the same
side of the package.
Avoid wrapping labels around the corner or
directly on the edge or seam of the package.
directly on the edge or seam of the package.
Place shipping labels on the package’s largest
surface. While we cannot ensure compliance
with markings such as “Up” arrows or “This End
Up,” properly placing the shipping label increases
your chance for the preferred orientation.
surface. While we cannot ensure compliance
with markings such as “Up” arrows or “This End
Up,” properly placing the shipping label increases
your chance for the preferred orientation.
Use tie-on tags on transit cases (including
tradeshow display cases), golf bags, skis and
luggage.
tradeshow display cases), golf bags, skis and
luggage.
General Guidelines For Unique Items
Artwork
Photos and Posterboard
Undeveloped Film
Stringed Musical Instruments
Printed Matter
Tightly wrap rolled goods using several layers of heavy-duty plastic film or Kraft paper and wrap
with plastic packing tape. Then wrap the address label completely around the object or use a
pouch.
with plastic packing tape. Then wrap the address label completely around the object or use a
pouch.
Absolutely NO DANGEROUS GOODS including Hazardous Materials. Visit our support
section for more information on this.
section for more information on this.
Notices & Warranties
We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding this information. Proper
packaging is the sole responsibility of the shipper.
packaging is the sole responsibility of the shipper.
Rolled Goods.
Bundle printed material together to prevent shifting. Cushion sufficiently before packing into a
double-walled corrugated outer box.
double-walled corrugated outer box.
Loosen the tension on the strings to remove the stress on the neck of the instrument.
Prominently mark packages containing undeveloped film. Special
labels are available.
labels are available.
Tape flat items onto a rigid material like plywood, plastic or layers of fiberboard padding; as an
alternative, place printed material between pieces of corrugated pad and tape both pads
together at all seams.
alternative, place printed material between pieces of corrugated pad and tape both pads
together at all seams.
Apply masking tape in a criss-cross pattern on the glass surface to prevent glass from
splintering.
splintering.
These packaging guidelines is provided to First State Couriers customers to help reduce
loss or damage due to improper packaging. It is NOT intended to be a comprehensive
guide for packaging items we accept for transit.
loss or damage due to improper packaging. It is NOT intended to be a comprehensive
guide for packaging items we accept for transit.
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